Lonnie: A true 98% gun would be in virtually new condition with hardly any wear to the original finishes and with virtually 100% unfaded case colors. Since I've seen the term "98%" used so loosely over the years that I am personally suspect of any such description without seeing the piece firthand. If the gun honestly has that much original condition, I suggest the gun be appraised by a professional; as a near new 2E would be rare. Wish I could be more helpful, but for me to be throwing around numbers without seeing such a piece would only serve to make a mess of everything.